Fleece Sewing Project: Make this cute Fleece Ear Warmer Headband DIY with bow styling. Great step by step instructions with pictures. Makes a great handmade gift.
Hi! I’m Cat and I blog at Mary Martha Mama where I share sewing, crafts, DIY projects, kids’ activities, and my life as a mom. In everything I share I hope to give you a little inspiration and encouragement for your life. I love jumping in and trying new things and I especially love helping others to do the same, particularly when it involves crafts or DIY.
I moved from Virginia to Ohio 9 years ago and let’s just say I discovered the need to add a few items to my wardrobe for the not so mild winters here. One of my favorite new staples are fleece ear warmer headbands. I love to wear these when I’m out running or being active outside, particularly in late fall, winter, and early spring. They are simple and quick to make so it’s a perfect project for everyone including beginners and they make a great gift, especially for runners.
Supplies:
scissors or rotary cutting set
Fleece Ear Warmer Headband DIY Tutorial: Step 1
Fleece Ear Warmer Headband DIY Tutorial: Step 1
Cut out two rectangles that measure 5 X 21 inches and two rectangles that measure 1 ¾ inches X 4 inches. Lay the two larger rectangles one on top of each other with the right sides together.
Pin and sew along the longer sides, sewing ½ inch from the edge.
Step 2
Now you have a tube. Turn it right side out.
Pin and sew along the longer sides, sewing ½ inch from the edge.
Step 3
Take the two smaller rectangles and lay them on top of each other with the right sides together.
Pin and sew along the longer sides, sewing ¼ inch from the edge.
Step 4
Now you have a really small tube.
Turn it right side out.
Fold the tube in half, putting the open ends together.
Pin and sew along that edge, sewing ½ inch from the edge.
Turn your little ring right side out so that those little ends are inside of the ring.
Step 5
Pinch one of the ends of bigger rectangle piece and slide it into the ring.
Slide it somewhere near the middle of your ear warmer headband. I like to have the middle of my bow be a little off center but you can put it wherever you like it.
Step 6
Fold your fleece ear warmer headband over from one open end to the other open end and pin them together.
Sew across the open end, sewing ½ inch from the edge. Open it up and pin the seam down so that it lays flat. Sew a short line of stitching across each side in order to make it lay flat. This will all be on the inside of your headband so no one will see this.
Step 7
Flip your fleece ear warmer headband over and you’re all done with the Fleece Ear Warmer Headband DIY!
I love picking fabrics that fit the style of my loved ones and making them a personalized gift like these fleece ear warmer headbands. People love to receive something practical that they can use that’s also cute and stylish.
Thanks so much for letting me pop in and share with you today! I’d love to connect with you more so please be sure to stop by Mary Martha Mama and say hello. There you’ll find more sewing projects and tutorials like my popular fabric basket tutorial and my baby bib pattern and tutorial.
More Ear Warmer DIYs:
- Braided Ear Warmer Tutorial
- Wide Ear Warmer Tutorial
- No Sew Ear Warmer Pattern
- Slim Ear Warmer Tutorial
- More Holiday Homemade Gift Ideas
Additional Fleece Sewing Projects:
- Fleece Scarf with Pockets
- Red Riding Hood Cape
- Washable Duster
- Warm Mittens
- Easy Fleece Blanket
- Quick Sew Hobo
- Child’s Fleece Robe
- Child’s Fleece Pants
